Building Finishing Contractors Market Report 2026

The building finishing contractors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.47 trillion in 2025 to $1.57 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising residential construction activity, increasing demand for home renovation, expanding commercial building upgrades, growth in insulation and drywall applications, higher investment in finish carpentry.

The building finishing contractors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.06 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable finishing materials, rising adoption of prefabricated finish systems, increased use of digital project estimation tools, expansion of commercial interior modernization, increasing focus on energy-efficient insulation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-quality interior finishes, rising adoption of prefabricated finishing materials, growing use of low-voc paints and coatings, increasing preference for modern flooring solutions, expanding demand for advanced carpentry and trim work.

The expansion of the construction industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the building finishing contractor market in the coming years. The construction industry encompasses activities related to the planning, design, and physical construction of various structures, including buildings and infrastructure, to meet societal and commercial needs. Building finishing contractors play a crucial role in the construction process, providing a wide range of services essential for project completion. These services encompass tasks such as interior and exterior painting, flooring installation, drywall installation, roofing, insulation, plumbing, and electrical work. For example, in February 2025, the Office for National Statistics, a UK government data authority, reported that total construction output grew by 0.4% in 2024 compared to 2023, with the increase entirely attributed to an 8.5% rise in repair and maintenance activities. Hence, the growth in the construction industry is a driving force behind the building finishing contractor market.

Prominent companies in the building finishing contractor market are embracing innovation by developing digital platforms for building materials to optimize procurement processes, improve project efficiency, and maintain their competitive edge. One such solution is the Building Material Platform app, designed to simplify construction material sourcing and management for contractors and builders. As an example, in April 2023, Mistry.Store, an India-based building material platform, introduced a dedicated app for home-building professionals, including architects, designers, and contractors. The app, available on both Android and iOS, offers professionals a streamlined experience, granting access to Mistry's extensive product catalog, a simplified order placement and delivery system, expense and project management tools, and a dashboard for monitoring earnings and transactions.

In November 2024, Shawmut Design and Construction, a US-based construction management firm, acquired First Finish for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition supports Shawmut’s strategy to grow its hospitality construction portfolio, strengthen its renovation capabilities, and provide a comprehensive service offering that integrates design, construction, and finishing expertise. First Finish, based in the US, specializes in building finishing and renovation services for hotels and commercial properties.

Major companies operating in the building finishing contractors market are Fletcher Building Ltd., NCI Building Systems Inc, Interserve Plc, APi Group Inc, Performance Contracting Group Inc, Cleveland Construction Inc, Irex Corp of Lancaster, Sherwin-Williams Company, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries, Inc, RPM International Inc., The Valspar Corporation, Benjamin Moore & Co., Behr Process Corporation, Rust-Oleum Corporation, Akzo Nobel N.V., Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., Badische Anilin und Soda-Fabrik SE, The Dow Chemical Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, 3M Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, Bostik SA, Franklin International Inc., H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Illinois Tool Works Inc., ITW Performance Polymers & Fluids, Kansai Paint Co. Ltd., Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd., Pidilite Industries Ltd., Sika AG, United States Gypsum Corporation, Armstrong World Industries Inc., CertainTeed Corporation, Georgia-Pacific LLC.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are increasing costs for imported finishing materials such as flooring, tiles, coatings, and carpentry components, raising expenses for both residential and commercial finishing projects. North America and Europe face the strongest cost pressures due to reliance on imported decorative materials. However, tariffs are also stimulating domestic sourcing and localized production of finishing goods, strengthening regional supply chains.

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Building finishing refers to the specialized construction work that encompasses activities like plastering, pointing, painting, varnishing, white and color washing, or distempering within a building.

The primary categories of building finishing contractors include drywall and insulation contractors, painting and wall-covering contractors, flooring contractors, tile and terrazzo contractors, finish carpentry contractors, and other building finishing contractors. Drywall and insulation contractors are experts in drywall, plaster, and building insulation. Building finishing services are offered by both large chain companies and independent contractors, and they can be accessed through various modes, including online and offline. Building finishing contractors are involved in a wide range of applications, including residential construction, non-residential building construction, utility system construction, and other areas.,Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the building finishing contractors market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the building finishing contractors market. The regions covered in the building finishing contractors market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the building finishing contractors market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The building finishing contractors market includes revenues earned by entities by drywall and insulation contractors, painting and wall covering contractors, flooring contractors, tile and terrazzo contractors, finish carpentry contractors, and other building finishing contractors. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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